CHOLINE

choline

(noun) a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

choline (usually uncountable, plural cholines)

(organic compound) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2OHX. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.

Synonyms

• (ammonium compound): neurine, vitamin J

Anagrams

• Helicon, Nichole, helicon

Source: Wiktionary


Cho"line, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: See Neurine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENDLESSLY

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